Charonta is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Virginia with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia State University (2010), a Master’s in Psychology with an Emphasis in General Psychology (2017), and a Master’s in Professional Counseling (2021), both from Grand Canyon University. In addition, she completed a post-master’s certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University.
Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, Charonta’ has earned certifications in yoga and mindfulness, sand tray/art therapy, suicide prevention, and ASAM. Her diverse training allows her to integrate creative, evidence-based, and holistic approaches into her work with clients.
Throughout her career, Charonta’ has served in various roles, including crisis stabilization counselor, intensive in-home counselor, mental health skill-building counselor, therapeutic day treatment counselor, and behavioral health clinician. She also serves on several executive boards for early childhood education in her community, reflecting her dedication to supporting children and families at multiple levels.
Much of Charonta’s clinical background centers on working with children and families, where she recognizes an ongoing need for early intervention and support. She specializes in helping children navigate depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma, and has extensive experience working with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. Her creative, client-centered approach emphasizes building rapport and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance to support meaningful change.
In addition to her work with children and families, Charonta’ has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She currently facilitates a Substance Abuse–Intensive Outpatient Program (SA-IOP 2.1), providing structured, evidence-based group and individual therapy for clients managing addiction alongside mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. Through this work, she supports clients in developing healthier coping strategies, building resilience, and maintaining long-term recovery.
Charonta’ also provides counseling for couples and families, helping them resolve conflict, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns of communication. She believes in a holistic approach to therapy—one that considers not just symptoms, but the broader mental, emotional, and social factors that shape a person’s well-being.
Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to meet each client’s individual needs. Charonta’ believes that healing begins with changing thought patterns and learning to accept life’s challenges while committing to personal growth. By empowering clients to manage their thoughts and behaviors, she helps them move toward a more balanced, fulfilled, and authentic life.
